Crowdfunding My Way To College
I didn’t have anybody to guide me through the college application process. I managed to get into George Washington University…
Education
Finding Comfort Through Food
Growing up with Chinese immigrant parents, I wanted to be more American. But now that I’m leaving for college, I’m trying to remember all the little things that connect me to my culture. One of those things is food.
Self-esteem: A Gift, Or A Reward?
There is general impression that kids these days are rewarded for everything, trophies are just handed to them. They receive praise without substance. Except this is not necessarily bad, according to author Alfie Kohn, who wrote a recent article in the New York Times.
What Does Positive Discipline Look Like?
With the Federal government setting new guidelines that discourage zero-tolerance policies, schools are using all kinds of new systems when kids misbehave. One approach gaining traction across the country is called PBIS – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support.
Civil Rights Snapshot Of AP Classes In U.S. and Oakland
The U.S. Department of Education recently released its 2011 – 2012 Civil Rights Data Collection numbers. The information includes data about enrollment in AP classes, participation in the SAT / ACT, and suspension and expulsion numbers — delineated by race, gender and disability status.
Putting Education Money In The Right Places
Education is kind of like baseball. The schools with more funding sit in box seats, with a great view of the game. My school’s in the bleachers.
Sons And Brothers Speak Out
This video highlights the voices of African American young men growing up in Oakland, California, whose lives are touched by many of the issues raised by My Brother’s Keeper.
Coming To Terms With Autism
I was 16 years old when I found out that I had been diagnosed with high-functioning autism. Immediately, my heart…
My Brother’s Keeper: Perspectives From Young Men Of Color
A collection of Youth Radio stories highlighting the lives and experiences of young men.